Jon Petcel
Hospitality Professional
Covina, CA *1722
ad33lx@r.postjobfree.com
Motivated and highly adaptable hospitality with 15+ years experience building effective teams, improving productivity and increasing revenue across-the-board. Team player with a wide range of industry experience.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Part Time Concierge
The Walt Disney Company - Anaheim, CA
November 2022 to Present
Part Time F & B E-Ticket lounge concierge
Part time transfer to Lamplight Lounge
Instacart Shopper/Driver
Instacart Shoppers - Covina, CA
March 2020 to Present
Grocery Shopping and Delivery
Assistant Property Manager
Ambassador Property Management - Whittier, CA
January 2018 to March 2020
Assisted Family property management company
Asst. Restaurant Manager
Dal Rae Restaurant - Pico Rivera, CA
September 2013 to March 2019
• Managed 35 staff members, employing time management and critical thinking aptitude to certify consistent operational excellence
• Analyzed sales data and adjusted inventory when needed, increasing sales by .05% in one year
• Oversee 200+ daily covers, through efficient and positive service, bringing in $21K of daily revenue
• Trained 8 new employees in food and drink preparation, cash handling, and safety protocols to ensure prompt and successful onboarding
• Conducted staff meetings to inspire and stimulate team, as well as discuss strategies for improvement Banquet Captain
Orange Hill Restaurant - Orange, CA
November 2018 to February 2019
• Seasonal
• Provided logistical oversight to high quality, 150-person banquets, including setting up buffets, displays, audio-video, personnel, clean-up, and more
• Supervised and mentored 10 employees with outstanding leadership, crafting high performance team
• Maintained consistent communication throughout banquets, facilitating $15k of revenue per event Bartender
Dal Rae Restaurant - Pico Rivera, CA
August 2004 to January 2018
• Created exceptional guest experiences
• Provided fine dining food and beverage bar top service
• Hugh volume service well bartender
• Mt POS sales on average night 1000+ within a three person bar team. Bartender
Black Angus Steakhouse - Whittier, CA
January 2000 to August 2004
Guest Food and Beverage Service
Server
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products - Anaheim, CA February 2003 to September 2003
Opening Team of Y Arriba Y Arriba. Currently Tortilla Joes on Downtown Disney Guest Food and Beverage Service
Damage Controlman
US Navy - Japan
August 1989 to December 1999
Damage control, fire watch and flight deck fire team, security watch detail Honorable Discharge, Condition not a disability
Education
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Los Altos High School - Hacienda Heights, CA
August 1994 to June 1997
Skills
• Training & development (5 years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
• Cash handling (10+ years)
• Writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Restaurant management (5 years)
• Time management
• Supervising experience (5 years)
• Management (5 years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Restaurant Experience (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word
• Food Safety (10+ years)
• POS
• Events Management (5 years)
• Micros POS (10+ years)
• First aid (10+ years)
• Cost control (10+ years)
• Hospitality (10+ years)
• Upselling (10+ years)
• Inventory control (10+ years)
• Microsoft Office
• Driving (10+ years)
• Military (2 years)
• Employee relations (10+ years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• English
• Expert February 2022 Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Highly Proficient Sales skills (10+ years)
• Highly Proficient July 2021 Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Highly Proficient Attention to detail (10+ years)
• Purchasing (4 years)
• Hotel experience (1 year)
• Bartending (10+ years)
• Phone etiquette
• Guest services
• Guest relations (10+ years)
• Delivery driver experience
• Heavy lifting
• Accounts payable
• Banquet Experience
• Serving Experience (10+ years)
• Profit & Loss
Languages
• English - Fluent
Military Service
Branch: United States Navy
Service Country: United States
Rank: Fireman
August 1997 to November 1999
Military Shipboard Fireman / Flight Deck
Commendations:
Honor Division Boot Camp, Flag team
Flag bearer for the 4 man color guard
Watch lead in bootcamp. Wrote and oversaw the daily and nightly watch. Honorable discharge, medical
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
April 2022 to April 2024
CPR, First Aid & AED
Driver's License
February 1996 to February 2023
CLASS C Drivers license
ServSafe Food Handler
August 2022 to August 2025
ServSafe Alcohol ABC
December 2022 to December 2025
California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control Certified Assessments
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills — Proficient
September 2022
Responding to challenging team situations at work
Full results: Proficient
Food service: Customer situations — Proficient
September 2022
Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
September 2022
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Workplace safety — Proficient
November 2022
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
Food safety — Proficient
April 2023
Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Proficient
Bartending — Proficient
October 2023
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
Full results: Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient August 2022
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Restaurant manager — Proficient
February 2023
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Proficient
Bartending — Proficient
August 2022
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Professionalism — Proficient
March 2023
Tendency to be accountable, professional, open to feedback, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
February 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
April 2023
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
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